
A podcast on video games and aesthetic theory hosted by two Living Failures.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 38 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureVideo Games | |||

Bryan and Nathan are back with another Formless One. They discuss the Diablo franchise and a handful of books: Vacated Landscape by Jean Lahougue; Train Lord by Oliver Mol; The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell by Brian Evenson; Living on After Failure b... more
In this episode, Bryan and Nathan discuss FromSoftware’s 2016 game Dark Souls III. They talk about the game’s traversability, fan service, repetition, memory, and its relationship to the other games in the trilogy.
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In this episode, Bryan and Nathan are joined by special guest Luke Barnhart to discuss the work of American painter Cy Twombly.
Luke's Instagram: www.instagram.com/luke.a.barnhart/
Fifty Days at Iliam: www.philamuseum.org/objects/8... more
After a break, the podcast is back with another Formless One. Bryan and Nathan discuss the YouTube channel Eleftherios, the 2016 remake of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (originally released in 2007), Fallout 4 (2015) and the series more generally, and... more
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Intelligent discussion of a complex medium by two very intelligent people.
Hard to find this level of discussion on video games anywhere. Bryan and Nathan are a joy to listen to.
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A thought-provoking show that blends video game critique with aesthetic theory. Episodes routinely explore how games intersect with literature, cinema, philosophy, and art, often via in-depth analysis of design choices, atmosphere, and narrative structure. A standout is the way conversations oscillate between dense theory and personal play experiences, aided by a duo of hosts who cultivate a rigorous yet accessible tone. The breadth of topics—from indie games and postmodern storytelling to horror aesthetics and game-space phenomenology—makes it appealing to listeners who want rigorous analysis that stays close to concrete games and experiences. A recurring strength is inviting guests who bring interdisciplinary perspectives, enriching debat... more
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Authors Die Twice launched a year ago and published 38 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Authors Die Twice include:
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2. James Martell
3. Erik Larsen
4. Martin Dolan
5. Michael Barr
6. Erick Verran
7. Justin Carpenter
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